If something controls you in a way that puzzles you, think of it as a mystery. Mysteries are best approached by closing your eyes and mouth to experience darkness and silence.
BERNIE SIEGELBe grateful simply for being alive. When you are grateful for life, pure and simple, your life becomes one you can be grateful for. That may strike you as circular or even backward logic, but your attitude really does have an effect on how things work out.
More Bernie Siegel Quotes
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Medicine is a very tough thing. I mean, everyone is going to die. Sooner or later. That’s a tough thing to face.
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When my body gets to the point where I can no longer function or feel gratitude, then I’ll leave it and become grateful again. But until then, I will appreciate what I have and not whine about what I don’t have,
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It takes more distress and poison to kill someone who has peace of mind and loves life.
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I am not talking about selfishness or self-interest. When I ask, What will make you happy?, I mean, What way of loving others feels right for you? Choose a way of loving that makes you happy, and your efforts will be play rather than work.
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By disregarding intuition in favor of science, or science in favor of instincts, we limit ourselves.
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Relationships keep us alive and our lives meaningful.
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Miracles and angels are a part of our lives, so anticipate them and tune in through your quiet mind.
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An awareness of one’s mortality can lead you to wake up and live an authentic, meaningful life.
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If none of your role models provide the answer, then it is time to go within and ask yourself, “What would make me happy?” In other words, let your feelings guide you. This doesn’t work well if you focus narrowly on your personal needs.
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Traditional doctors say I’m a mystic. I don’t deny it.
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I find new and healing images in that dark, silent place away from emotions that control me.
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Remember that an act of love always benefits at least two people.
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Do not go looking for problems to feed your soul. Just let life be your teacher. It will nourish you with its inevitable difficulties.
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You are in charge of your thoughts and feelings. If you are willing to search for the reason that you can’t let go of disturbing thoughts, you can learn about yourself and restore your own peace of mind.
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The words of love you hear, and the life you feel touching your body and soul, then you know you have discovered the great value of misfortune.
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